HAPPY MONDAY & I hope everyone is doing well, and feeling well. It’s time for another early birds list. I’ll be adding more to it as I find ’em. 🙂 My weekend has been extremely calm in the grand scheme of things, (mostly reading, tons of cooking!! And snuggling with my dogs).
Three things:
1.) I watched the movie “1917” this weekend and it’s so VERY good. Heartfelt in the grand scheme of things, and crazy to think soldiers had to go through things like that. That poor soldier… what he went through to get that message to them. Unreal and terrifying. I was on the edge of my seat, and my heart was aching at times.
2.) I still don’t have cheese. I still really want cheese. 😉
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LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE 
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To The Rude Guy in Apartment Five (The Inappropriate Bachelors Book 1) by J. S. Cooper <— HER NEW NEIGHBOR… 😉 “…To The Rude Guy in Apartment Five, I’m glad you’re happy to have moved into a new apartment, but no: I do not want to have a beer with you. I do not want to have a nude sleepover. I do not want to make you breakfast, lunch or dinner, no matter how many lap dances you promise to give me. I do not need you to serenade me through the walls at 1am. And no, I have no interest in letting you take me on a date…”
- Beyond His Control (Dark Romance Suspense) (His Duet Book 2) by Clarissa Wild
- Rough Edge (Tannen Boys Book 2) by Lauren Landish
Checked (Gold Hockey Book 7) by Elise Faber <— LIVE!! HOCKEY STARS ALERT!! “…it was her job to help keep the players on the San Francisco Gold healthy and she was damned good at it, so her hippie, granola background (and maybe also her PhD in Nutritional Sciences) had come in handy, at least to some degree. Especially since the team had taken home the league’s top prize last season. Unfortunately, not everyone thought her contributions were important. In fact, some people—cough one Dr. Gabe Carter—thought her position with the team was unnecessary...”
- The Dragon Hunter’s Son by Hanna Dare
- Strum Me: A Rockstar Bully Romance by Ketley Allison
Unicorn Untamed: A Journey of Messy Self-Discovery by Lynn Reynolds <— SELF HELP!! AND!! She’s Colleen Hoover’s sister! 😀 “...We’ve all done things we’re not proud of. We all struggle with emotions we’re ashamed of. We all have darkness we try to hide. What if you could learn the tools to take the bad shit…and turn it into a beautiful sparkle? Unicorn Untamed takes you on a journey of messy, uncomfortable self-discovery with some hard truths to help you become a better version of yourself…your true unicorn self...”
- Dad by Design (Lone Star Dads Book 2) by Lori Wilde and Leigh Atwater
- Read Between The Lines (Freshwater Book 1) by Belinda Williams
- Bench Player (Charleston Thrashers Book 2) by Julianna Keyes <— JULIANNA KEYES BASEBALL STAR!!! “…after our right fielder gets sent to prison and we lose the World Series, my own reputation takes a huge hit. There’s only one way I can save my job: by revamping Connor Whitman’s tarnished ex-con image. Keeping my eye on the ball isn’t a problem until I discover what’s underneath his unkempt exterior—a man who’s unexpectedly vulnerable and distractingly sexy. Now, my professionalism is sailing far into foul territory…”
To Catch a RAT: A techno thriller (Darknet series Book 1) by SJ Grey <— LIVE!! NOBODY BELIEVED HER… AND NOW SHE’S DEAD. “…Emma’s best friend Joss had a wild story to tell. She’d been hacked. She was being watched. She was in danger. No one believed her. Not even Emma. Now she’s dead. The police write it off as accidental death, but Emma’s not so sure. The more she learns, the deeper she’s drawn into a web of deceit and dark motives. Turns out Joss’s brother developed a revolutionary dark web application, one that people will kill to get their hands on...”
- Caleb’s Regret (Forever Midnight MC Book 2) by Victoria Gale
- Mail Order Valentine (Hawthorne Billionaire Series Book 2) by Farrah Lee
- Soul Remembered (Soul Series Book 2) by Laura Winter
Frat House Confessions: Brody by Bethany Lopez <— HE’S WEALTHY & SHE WORKS HARD “…Emma’s life has not been easy. Rather than using her disadvantages as a crutch, they have fueled her passion for helping others. She believes in working hard, loves her brother unconditionally, and has no time in her busy life for a certain cocky playboy who has obviously never been denied a thing in his life...”
- Stone: Alpha Mountain Man Curvy Woman Steamy Romance (Hawk Valley Mountain Men Book 5) by Mazzy King
- Your Heart Is Mine (Our Hearts Are Lost Book 1) by Nicole Thorn
- Formula for a Perfect Life by Christy Hayes
Reckless Curves: Bad Boy Autos (Drive Me Wild Book 1) by Bronwen Evans <— ONE NIGHT STAND & SHE HAD HIS SON... “…Kendra Black knew contacting Tom would be a mistake. Three years ago, he’d made it very clear he had no feelings for her. He slept with her and then flew to Europe without a backward glance. However, he left more than a broken heart behind. He might not want her, but now that’s he’s back in California, her son, their son, Connor (Con) Black, deserves to know his father. What she hadn’t expected was Tom’s old-fashioned lap of honor. He wants to marry her. Why couldn’t he simply be a weekend dad…”
- A Billionaire’s Love (The Brazen Billionaires Book 1) by L.M. Lovett
- Waiting for Them (Little Hollow Book 1) by Alie Nolan <— M/M ROMANCE!!
Missing In Action by Kate Canterbary <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!! “…with his cover blown and his injuries requiring months of recuperation, he must learn how to be himself again. Only…he’d rather save his issues for another day and get to know a stressed-out, suited-up businessman instead.Tom Esbeck has everything under control. Meal plans, workout plans, project plans, five-year plans. A plan for everything and everything according to plan…“
- Dirty Summer: A small town romance serial (A Dirty Summer Episode Book 5) by Violet Paige
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger – March 31st 2020
- Badger to the Bone (The Honey Badger Chronicles Book 3) by Shelly Laurenston – March 31st 2020
- Fearless by Ferm Michaels – March 31st 2020
- Imagine Me (Shatter Me Book 6) by Tahereh Mafi – March 31st 2020
- Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan – March 31st 2020
- Code Name: Hacker (Jameson Force Security Book 4) by Sawyer Bennett – March 31st 2020
- Devoted by Dean Koontz – March 31st 2020
- Mum’s The Word: A forbidden romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (The Bennet Brothers Book 3) by Staci Hart – March 31st 2020
- Across Eternity: Across Time Series Book 2 by Elizabeth O’Roark – April 1st 2020
Big Pickle: A Secret Boss Romantic Comedy by JJ Knight – April 1st 2020
- Royally Crushed (Crazy Royal Love Romantic Comedy Book 1) by Melanie Summers – April 3rd 2020
- Envious by Lisa Jackson – April 5th 2020
- Whiskey (Brewed Book 2) by Molly McAdams – April 6th 2020
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1917 sounds good, I’d like to watch it too at some point! It’s super hard for me to get into anything right now as well, I finally called it and watched stuff whenever I could instead of trying. And then, last night, I did it! I picked up All the Stars and Teeth and I read! I’m really liking it. I think it helps that it’s a different world. Would love to read more, but I start school again today. 😒
I see all these people cleaning closets, organizing, sewing and doing big craft projects, big yard work, etc. and I’m at a point where if I had the time, I wouldn’t do it. I’ve always thought I have a never ending list and if the time came, I’d never be bored. The time is here now and I don’t wanna. 🤣😂😂
Go with your flow Tasha. 😉 If it doesn’t excite you, thrill you, or if it isn’t an absolute necessity that must be done, choose something else that does make you happy.
Agree with Maryse. I keep making plans and do want to do them, but times are weird do what feels good. After I commented her I went back to sleep until 1030, lol. Right now I’d usually already be at work for 4 hours.
Tasha–my youngest son watched it and he loved it. Though he loves to watch/study/collect anything to do with WWI and WWII. Hubs and I plan to watch it too. Just haven’t had time yet.
I’m not sure I have 3 things, except I definitely have 3 things (and more) that I’m out of that I need to buy when I go to the store.
1. I keep losing track of what day it is and it is only going into the 3rd week.
2. My sleep schedule is completely turned upside down right now.
3. March is the slowest month ever. It just goes on and on.
Maryse do you have plans to ever go grocery shopping again? Apparently people have started buying all the baby chicks up , maybe you could by a calf and start making your own cheese.
March does seem to be dragging, but I’m not ready for April yet either. April’s all messed up now too. We had a whole week of dental cleanings and orthodontics and they’ve closed so I’m not sure where that stands. Of course Easter and we were supposed to start tball. Karate. They’re actually taking payments to make a private online group for April to do lessons. I’m not sure how that’ll go. He’s only been in it a month n a half and he’s 5. Kind of needed a professional’s help. Lol
I WISH! I live in a deed restricted community, and I’m pretty sure chickens or farm animals of any sort is prohibited. LOL!
Though how I would LOVE to have some personal milk and egg makers in my yard. 😉
1. I was supposed to do curbside grocery pickup today but the store where I had it scheduled was recently visited by a coronavirus patient and I’m not willing to take the chance. So now I have to wait until Thursday for a different store, but don’t think there’s anything we really need. Except cheese! LOL
2. Our self-imposed quarantine is up today but we’re staying put!
3. I have stuff to make Belgian waffles with warm cherries and ice cream so I really need the hubs to wake up!
YUM!!
CHEEEEEEESE!!!!
It’s the only thing I need too. But of course, cheese isn’t really needed, is it? LOL!!!!
I can live without it but it would be nice! I got tired of waiting for my waffle this morning and made a potato and egg taco and definitely missed it!
Curbside, that is so nice. I ran out of liquid creamer yesterday and milk days ago. *sigh*
I can’t believe I’m counting down days to go grocery shopping, lol.
Good morning! Hope everyone’s keeping on keeping on!
I typed up a post yesterday and got on my laptop last night and realized I never hit “post comment.” Just wanted to let those who haven’t seen know that Gypsy King by Devney Perry is free.
Hubs and I went to our local rural Dollar General and grocery Friday morning (I wore my mask and didn’t touch anything), and we were pleasantly surprised that the shelves at both were almost completely full.
How are you feeling Nay?
I’m glad your shelves are stocked!!! I’ve been hearing that Dollar General has been pretty stocked in my area too. People forget to try those, I suppose, or they are just REALLY ON getting frequent re-stocking shipments?
Thank you for the freebie find!! 😀
I’ve got cheese. Just sayin’ 😉
I’ve bought Bench Player cos I read #1 (Team Player) and liked it, so giving #2 a try. I’m going to have a look at Checked as well, even though I’ve never read any others in that series LOL. But I do like me a good sports romance.
I’m going to read Missing In Action too cos I love the Walshes books. Love the cover, although Wes (the mc) does swing the other way. But that model is hot. So broody and intense.
Ok, I finally had to see what it was about! My husband and I watched the first 3 episodes of the Tiger King last night. We kept saying, ok let’s watch one more. Your heart breaks for those animals. I gave my cat extra love last night! But it was definitely got our mind on what was going on in the world!
I havent been back after ep 3, but I assume it only gets crazier.
Do you think she killed her husband and possibly fed him to the cats?
Just finished A Fairbanks Affair (Odds-Are-Good #3) by Katy Regnery.
Cute little book between an Alaskan businessman and a NYC exec.
Slow at beginning but as it unfolds, characters& dialogue thoughtful & mature.
Last 6-8 books haven’t hit the mark. Coronavirus is screwing up my reading antenna.
Not sure what I like any more.
Thanks for “Checked” & “To The Rude Guy in Apartment Five”…will look at those
On my to-read list are: (MANY THANKS FOR PAST RECOMMENDATIONS LADIES!)
A Drop of Magic (The Magicsmith, #1), Bitter Heat by Mia Knight, Broken Lies,
Thirty-Two and a Half Complications by Swank, Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger,
Otherwise Alone (Evan Arden, #1)
We had carrots & sweet potato fries tonight…thanks for suggestion!
I’m just fascinated by Alaska so I love escaping in a book about one. I’m so intrigued.
School closing was extended until May 1 today. I’m stuck teaching for another month now. I feel a bit numb to it right now, I think since I ranted the other day and I had time to mentally prepare. There’s good and bad with it everyday so I’ll still have my moments, I’m sure, but I’m not freaking out. 👍🏻 Yet. Until someone switches things up on me again or the hubs goes back to work. 😬
Stayed up way to late finishing Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs. Now I want (and I cant believe I’m saying this) more Wulf. She writes too many interesting side characters and there just isn’t enough time for them and it leaves me wanting more.
But still, I cant believe I actually want more of him.
My grocery store delivers. But now I just won’t have them bring the bags in. I will prob unload most stuff on my porch and take in. I love this service and it is free. I ask for the same girl and she knows the brands etc I like. All I have to do is fill out the pages on my computer.
Maryse I used to read Karin Slaughter books as fast as they came out. There are lots of characters to keep track of. If you have a lot on your mind it is not a good time to read one of her books. You have to concentrate. Just put it up for awhile. But they are always very good books.
PS did you get my mail about the Linda Ronstadt memories? Hope it came through ok
Oh YAY JulieO!!! Let me sift through my emails and see what you sent me!! 😀
And thank you for that suggestions regarding Karin Slaughter. *phew* I know it’s going to be clever and awesome but it was so hard to follow right from the start.